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as in floods
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
after a night in that tropical heat I was practically drowning in a bath of sweat
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as in bathrooms
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
retired to the upstairs bath to freshen up
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Recent Examples of baths
Bird baths should be dumped and refilled every few days, too.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
The primary suite occupies its own wing and comes complete with dual baths — one with stone and steam, the other with a soaking tub — a sun deck and private coffee bar.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Health officials recommend eliminating standing water from bird baths, flowerpots, buckets, old tires, children's toys and other outdoor containers where mosquitoes lay eggs.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Winning has afforded him opportunities to sell and market a line of spice rubs, sauces, glazes, seasonings, baths, brines, and injectables.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
With a chameleon-like ability to look either classic or modern, white quartz countertops fit in a wide variety of kitchens and baths.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
For the summer itchiness of bug bites, poison ivy and other types of contact dermatitis, dermatologists recommend anti-itch balms such as hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion or oatmeal baths.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Sometimes there are six of them in there, with a few taking full-on baths, the others drinking and thinking about life, and telling each other to move over.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
The primary suite occupies its own wing and comes complete with dual baths — one with stone and steam, the other with a soaking tub — a sun deck and private coffee bar.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Health officials recommend eliminating standing water from bird baths, flowerpots, buckets, old tires, children's toys and other outdoor containers where mosquitoes lay eggs.
—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Winning has afforded him opportunities to sell and market a line of spice rubs, sauces, glazes, seasonings, baths, brines, and injectables.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
With a chameleon-like ability to look either classic or modern, white quartz countertops fit in a wide variety of kitchens and baths.
—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
For the summer itchiness of bug bites, poison ivy and other types of contact dermatitis, dermatologists recommend anti-itch balms such as hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion or oatmeal baths.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Sometimes there are six of them in there, with a few taking full-on baths, the others drinking and thinking about life, and telling each other to move over.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baths
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In the past, it's been falsely linked with everything from hurricanes to floods, wildfires and alien abductions.
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Deadly floods are common in parts of Africa, which is among the regions most vulnerable to extreme weather events despite being responsible for a small fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
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The home includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms, and was built in 2009.
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Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
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One significant problem, however, is that red dwarfs spit out harmful torrents of radiation in fierce gusts of their stellar winds, which can strip away a planet's atmosphere.
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Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.
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At least 15 states now restrict transgender individuals from using public restrooms, including in government buildings and universities.
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These undeveloped sites typically lack amenities such as water, trash, or restrooms, though some have fire rings and picnic tables.
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“Baths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baths. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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